this affects our economy, our schools. >> they had to return to their home country before applying for a green card, not so today. the previous bill required operate rational control of the border before legalization. now the border patrol must only meet security benchmarks over five years. >> previously 200,000 guest workers coul could stay for two years before going home. the new bill gives 575,000 low skill workers, their spouse and children a six-year visa and a path to citizenship. they were required to use a database to verify status. the new bill gives them up to five more years to comply. >> i don't think the controversy has gone away. of it is simply at a low simmer. it can come to a boil when the illegals come back and the problems return. >> this new bill moves to a more skill-based immigration policy expanding legal immigration. democrats to have accept a longer wait up to 13 years, more border enforcement, national guard and fencing. it all represents a tough compromise bill for lawmakers. this is 886 pages, bill you can't swallow it whole you have to take it in bites. bil